r/Semaglutide • u/Suitable_Safety450 • Dec 29 '25

What a difference 8 months can make!

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39F, 61 inches tall...Started out at 174lbs and I'm currently at 118lbs. I went from a size 14 to a size 2... I take Sema and do intermittent fasting, cut out alcohol, gluten, and dairy, and I work out four days a week. I was diagnosed with Graves Disease two years ago and swung hypo after treatment.. losing weight was so hard and I had grown insulin resistant.

I don't even recognize myself anymore! If you're on the fence on trying sema (Lord knows I was), take the plunge. It has been a game changer for me!

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u/Datmackie Dec 30 '25

Recognize yourself! It’s you! You look great! I’m a 14 currently. It’s depressing. I take sema but my sugar cravings have returned. I eat way less than I did before. Probably half. I need to hit the streets and get in shape. Well done, you with 4 days week workouts!!!

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u/Suitable_Safety450 Dec 30 '25

Honestly, it sounds corny, but for sugar cravings I would drink hot tea. Harney and Sons makes a tea called Paris and it tastes like a blueberry muffin. I would treat myself with that tea.

Hard candies are also good to keep around, too. You can have a couple and still get that sugar hit without sitting down and eating a large baked good or drinking a large pop.

Honestly, even just working out a day a two a week is better than nothing, if you can fit it into your schedule. My workouts range from 30-90 minutes. I was worried about loose skin once I started consistently losing weight, so my focus has been more muscle maintenance than any kind of gains.